Fort Worth Record of June 17th, 1907 Prof. Witt Gets Married That "Cupid will find a way," was fittingly illustrated in a wedding that occurred in Fort Worth yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Dr. C.W. Daniel, pastor of the First Baptist church.The contracting parties were Prof. M.K. Witt of Comanche and Miss Nellie M. Stevenson of Baylis, Ill. Dr. Daniel performed the ceremony, which was a private affair.The beginning of the pretty little romance which culminated yesterday was laid about a year ago, when Miss Stevenson went to Comanche from her home at Baylis, Ill., and took charge of the millinery department of the Comanche Mercantile company, Prof. Witt became a resident of the town about the same time, having been elected principal of the High school there. The two became acquainted and the courtship ensued.Saturday Miss stevenson left Comanche for a summer's visit to her home and to the northen markets. Prof. Witt desired that his wooing be rewarded without further delay and he boarded the next train leaving Comanche and arriving in Fort Worth yesterday morning, overtook Miss Stevenson, and the marriage followed yesterday afternoon.Prof. Witt will be principal of the Connanche high school during the next term. Prior to going to Comanche he was principal at Hico, Lampasas and Sweetwater.The newly married couple engaged apartments at Hotel Worth yesterday afternoon, but will leave today for a summer's visit to Newkirk, O.T., St. Louis, Baylis, Ill., Chicago, New York and the Janestown exposition.
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M.K. Witt was raised in Bell County and attended school in the winter months while working on the farm during the rest of the year. After his parents died, he was thrown upon his own resources. By hard work, he managed to support himself and continue his own education. In 1899, he graduated with highest honors from Thomas Arnold High School in Salado, Texas. He was president of his class and class poet. After leaving high school, he taught school for three years. He entered the Sophomore class of the University of Texas in 1902. In 1904, he was forced to leave the University on account of ill health. Since 1904, he has been teaching school. In the summers of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1911, he spent at the University of Chicago where his credits transferred. Mr. Witt has been a principal at Sweetwater, Lampasas, Hico, and Comanche. After serving one year as Principal of the Comanche High School, he was chosen as Superintendent of the Comanche Schools in 1909.
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M.K. Witt was raised in Bell County and attended school in the winter months while working on the farm during the rest of the year. After his parents died, he was thrown upon his own resources. By hard work, he managed to support himself and continue his own education. In 1899, he graduated with highest honors from Thomas Arnold High School in Salado, Texas. He was president of his class and class poet. After leaving high school, he taught school for three years. He entered the Sophomore class of the University of Texas in 1902. In 1904, he was forced to leave the University on account of ill health. Since 1904, he has been teaching school. In the summers of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1911, he spent at the University of Chicago where his credits transferred. Mr. Witt has been a principal at Sweetwater, Lampasas, Hico, and Comanche. After serving one year as Principal of the Comanche High School, he was chosen as Superintendent of the Comanche Schools in 1909.
Fort Worth Record of June 17th, 1907 Prof. Witt Gets Married That "Cupid will find a way," was fittingly illustrated in a wedding that occurred in Fort Worth yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Dr. C.W. Daniel, pastor of the First Baptist church.The contracting parties were Prof. M.K. Witt of Comanche and Miss Nellie M. Stevenson of Baylis, Ill. Dr. Daniel performed the ceremony, which was a private affair.The beginning of the pretty little romance which culminated yesterday was laid about a year ago, when Miss Stevenson went to Comanche from her home at Baylis, Ill., and took charge of the millinery department of the Comanche Mercantile company, Prof. Witt became a resident of the town about the same time, having been elected principal of the High school there. The two became acquainted and the courtship ensued.Saturday Miss stevenson left Comanche for a summer's visit to her home and to the northen markets. Prof. Witt desired that his wooing be rewarded without further delay and he boarded the next train leaving Comanche and arriving in Fort Worth yesterday morning, overtook Miss Stevenson, and the marriage followed yesterday afternoon.Prof. Witt will be principal of the Connanche high school during the next term. Prior to going to Comanche he was principal at Hico, Lampasas and Sweetwater.The newly married couple engaged apartments at Hotel Worth yesterday afternoon, but will leave today for a summer's visit to Newkirk, O.T., St. Louis, Baylis, Ill., Chicago, New York and the Janestown exposition.
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M.K. Witt was raised in Bell County and attended school in the winter months while working on the farm during the rest of the year. After his parents died, he was thrown upon his own resources. By hard work, he managed to support himself and continue his own education. In 1899, he graduated with highest honors from Thomas Arnold High School in Salado, Texas. He was president of his class and class poet. After leaving high school, he taught school for three years. He entered the Sophomore class of the University of Texas in 1902. In 1904, he was forced to leave the University on account of ill health. Since 1904, he has been teaching school. In the summers of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1911, he spent at the University of Chicago where his credits transferred. Mr. Witt has been a principal at Sweetwater, Lampasas, Hico, and Comanche. After serving one year as Principal of the Comanche High School, he was chosen as Superintendent of the Comanche Schools in 1909.
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M.K. Witt was raised in Bell County and attended school in the winter months while working on the farm during the rest of the year. After his parents died, he was thrown upon his own resources. By hard work, he managed to support himself and continue his own education. In 1899, he graduated with highest honors from Thomas Arnold High School in Salado, Texas. He was president of his class and class poet. After leaving high school, he taught school for three years. He entered the Sophomore class of the University of Texas in 1902. In 1904, he was forced to leave the University on account of ill health. Since 1904, he has been teaching school. In the summers of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1911, he spent at the University of Chicago where his credits transferred. Mr. Witt has been a principal at Sweetwater, Lampasas, Hico, and Comanche. After serving one year as Principal of the Comanche High School, he was chosen as Superintendent of the Comanche Schools in 1909.
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